Celebrate National Coffee Day by jazzing up your java with these 6 easy embellishments!

Did you know September 29 is National Coffee Day? Every mom deserves a special treat, so take a few minutes out of your busy morning and treat yourself to a delicious, coffeehouse-inspired brew!

Pick a Roast Type Before embellishing, choose the right roast for you. Remember, roast only impacts flavour, not caffeine content.

Light: The beans have just had the oil cooked out of them. This is where the complexity and acidity of the beans are most noticeable. Roasts that fall in this category are typically used in specialty coffee drinks.

Medium: The most common roast used by coffee chains as their “coffee du jour.” This roast gives a balanced representation of the coffee bean and will ideally represent where it is grown. Tastes will commonly be nutty and spicy.

Dark: It takes a serious coffee drinker to truly recognize the flavours of this roast. Many equate these roasts to the “bitter coffee taste” that so many misinterpret as a standard for any and all coffee. Dark roasts mix magically with sweeteners (should you decide to add them) and hold up best when blended with dairy.

3. Carmel Syrup with Vanilla Whipped Cream Step up a traditional whipped cream with a luscious drizzle of caramel syrup.

4. Hot Chocolate Start with your favourite hot chocolate mix as a base and use coffee instead of water to mix. Add a peppermint stick and marshmallows for a wintery spin and you’ve got yourself a hot chocolate mocha!

5. Spices Think of the common seasonings associated with autumn and dash them into a freshly poured cup. Use nutmeg, vanilla, cinnamon and cocoa powder. Even a small amount of ginger will help combat the acidity of most roasts and will produce a mellow brew.

6. Ice CreamBecause nothing says a special treat like a scoop of your favourite ice cream! Plus, it will cool down your coffee without watering it down with ice cubes.

Tip: Add a few dashes of cinnamon, nutmeg or even vanilla extract into coffee grounds before brewing to seriously draw out those uplifting flavours.

Cleanup Tip: After enjoying your specialty brew, don’t worry about pre-washing before the dishwasher. Use Cascade Platinum Pacs and let them do the hard work for you!

What are some of your favourite coffee add-ins? Let us know in the comments below!

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